Dioptase and Hercynite Optical Properties

Dioptase

Hercynite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.80-1.83

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.051-0.053Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Translucent

Dioptase and Hercynite Optic Character

Dioptase and Hercynite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Dioptase and Hercynite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Dioptase and Hercynite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Dioptase and Hercynite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Hercynite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.